Former Chelsea Star Mikel Says It’s Time to Offload Nkunku Amid Transfer Rumors
Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has never held back his opinions — whether on his popular podcast or in high-profile interviews. The 38-year-old club legend is once again making headlines for his strong comments on Chelsea’s current squad, particularly surrounding Christopher Nkunku’s future at Stamford Bridge.
🗣️ Mikel Claims He Was Better Than Current Chelsea Midfielders
In a recent interview, Mikel boldly stated that he would outperform any of Chelsea’s current midfielders if he were still in his prime. While his claim sparked debate among fans, it was his call for Chelsea to sell Christopher Nkunku that caught the most attention.
🚨 Mikel: “Chelsea Should Sell Christopher Nkunku and Reinforce Out Wide”
Speaking to GiveMeSport, Mikel addressed Nkunku’s struggles since joining Chelsea, noting the player’s injury setbacks, positional issues, and lack of consistent game time under Enzo Maresca.
“It’s the right moment to sell Nkunku, recoup some funds, and reinvest in a wide attacker,” said Mikel.
“Bringing in another striker isn’t the answer — having three senior strikers for one position doesn’t work.”
Nkunku, a £52 million signing, managed just 14 goals in 42 appearances across all competitions last season. However, only nine of those appearances were Premier League starts, highlighting his limited impact.
⚽ Nkunku’s Struggles at Chelsea: Injuries, Positioning & Palmer’s Rise
One of the key issues, according to Mikel, is that Nkunku is not a natural striker. The French international thrives as a No.10, but that role is currently occupied by Cole Palmer, one of Chelsea’s standout performers.
Despite Nkunku’s versatility, the arrival of young talents like Estevão Willian and Liam Delap has added further competition in attacking roles. With Palmer flourishing centrally and Delap offering depth up front, Nkunku’s pathway to regular starts appears blocked.
🔄 Juventus, Arsenal & Newcastle Monitor Nkunku’s Situation
With Juventus reportedly showing strong interest and Premier League clubs like Arsenal and Newcastle also monitoring Nkunku, a summer transfer is gaining momentum. However, reports suggest Chelsea are hesitant to sell to a direct Premier League rival.
Manager Enzo Maresca may prefer to offload Nkunku to a European club to avoid strengthening domestic competitors.
🔍 What’s Next for Nkunku and Chelsea?
As Chelsea look to reshape their attack for the 2025/26 season, parting ways with Christopher Nkunku could be a strategic move. His inconsistent performances, fitness concerns, and positional overlaps make a clean break plausible for both parties.
With John Obi Mikel publicly backing the idea of a sale, and Chelsea needing to balance the books, this transfer saga could develop quickly in the coming weeks.
🔔 Stay Up to Date with Chelsea Transfer News
Keep this page bookmarked for the latest updates on:
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✅ Christopher Nkunku transfer rumors
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🔄 Chelsea’s summer transfer targets
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🧠 John Obi Mikel’s comments and analysis
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📈 Enzo Maresca’s squad rebuild at Stamford Bridge
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